Gang, I forwarded the message that Sheila sent to Barbara Beall. Let's not jump for joy yet, because while I have seen the note that a John Spence paid the tax for Burwell in 1783, my research indicates that there were both a John Spence and a John Spencer in Montgomery ( Henry) County. The taxpayer who had 8 in his household and 8 slaves was, I believe, John Spencer. Sheila, what did you find that ties Burwell to the Greensville Co. John Spence ? Carolyn